Job Details

Painter

Position Number: 7116961
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Facilities Management

Painter

Bowling Green State University

Salary: $17.56 - $19.19 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01603
Department: Finance & Administration
Closing: Continuous

Summary

Performs various Paint Shop duties under the direction of a Superintendent or higher-level supervisor, including cleaning and painting interiors and exteriors of buildings and other surfaces.

Essential Functions

Repair or replace drywall/plaster
Install new vinyl/carpet flooring
Repair damaged flooring
Cut Access Panels and repair walls as needed
Paints interiors and exteriors of University buildings and other surfaces.
Cleans and removes graffiti from buildings and sidewalks.
Maintains Paint Shop and equipment as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Experience is required:

Three to six months related experience required

The following Education is required:

High school diploma or GED required
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's insurance

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
Knowledge of basic reading skills
Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
Detailed oriented and highly accurate
Ability to work in changing environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
Knowledge of basic computer skills
Ability to operate and use manual and power custodial equipment
Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade
Ability to operate hand and/or power grounds keeping equipment

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by May 12, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

Experience must befully documented on the official application.
The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5322980/painter

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